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London Symphony Orchestra/Michael Tilson Thomas

Brahms Piano Concerto No 1

,Barbican Hall
Michael Tilson Thomas conducting

LSO Conductor Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas joins Korean piano superstar Sunwook Kim in Brahms’ explosive First Piano Concerto.

Portrait of the artist as a young man: tormented by an impossible passion, Johannes Brahms poured all his emotions into a piano concerto of massive scale and volcanic power. It’s music that burns its way into your memory, sometimes tempestuous, sometimes hauntingly beautiful – and worlds away from the lovely Serenade No 2, with its lilting melodies and subtle, autumnal colours. Two sides of one genius. 

It's the first of two all-Brahms concerts conducted by the LSO’s old friend (and Conductor Laureate) Michael Tilson Thomas. He’s joined today by the charismatic Korean pianist Sunwook Kim. ‘Every concert is a great challenge to me, like an audition,’ says Kim. ‘I always try to learn and develop from every concert.’  

‘Inspiration comes from somewhere beyond me – like a gift’ – Brahms 

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Programme

  • Johannes Brahms   Serenade No 2
  • Johannes Brahms   Piano Concerto No 1

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Michael Tilson Thomas   conductor
  • Sunwook Kim   piano

Barbican Hall

Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
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